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- ISBN 9780520370531
- Weight: 499g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 15 Jul 2022
- Publisher: University of California Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
- Language: English
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Observations in Lower California by Johann Jakob Baegert provides an authentic and vivid account of life in Baja California during the mid-18th century. Written after nearly two decades of missionary work among the Indigenous people of the region, Baegert's Nachrichten von der Amerikanischen Halbinsel Californien offers a detailed portrayal of the cultural, social, and environmental challenges faced by both the native population and the Jesuit missionaries. This first complete English translation preserves Baegert's frank observations, including his critiques of European misconceptions about the region and the arduous realities of missionary life.
Rich in historical detail, Baegert’s narrative sheds light on the struggles of the Guaicura people, the harsh environmental conditions of Baja California, and the missionary efforts to establish a foothold in the area. The book is not only a fascinating window into the colonial past but also a testament to Baegert’s enduring commitment to his work. By capturing the essence of a bygone era with sharp observations and nuanced reflections, Observations in Lower California stands as a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and readers interested in the intersections of faith, culture, and survival in the colonial Americas.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1952.
Rich in historical detail, Baegert’s narrative sheds light on the struggles of the Guaicura people, the harsh environmental conditions of Baja California, and the missionary efforts to establish a foothold in the area. The book is not only a fascinating window into the colonial past but also a testament to Baegert’s enduring commitment to his work. By capturing the essence of a bygone era with sharp observations and nuanced reflections, Observations in Lower California stands as a valuable resource for historians, anthropologists, and readers interested in the intersections of faith, culture, and survival in the colonial Americas.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1952.
